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Iron Gate Fine Wine Auction

Tue, Sep 16, 2025 10:00AM EDT - Tue, Sep 23, 2025 08:00PM EDT
  • 2002
  • Red
  • Pinot Noir
  • Volnay
  • Cote de Beaune
  • Burgundy
  • France
  • 750ml
Lot 408

2002 Domaine Michel Lafarge Volnay Clos du Chateau des Ducs Premier Cru - 1 bottle(s)-750ml

Estimate: CAD$480 - CAD$650

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CAD$100,000 CAD$10,000
This lot is comprised of 1 bottle(s) of 2002 Domaine Michel Lafarge Volnay Clos du Chateau des Ducs Premier Cru - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $480 - $650 with a reserve of $360. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11038.

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An established Toronto collector and client of Iron Gate. Wines were purchased from trusted agencies and LCBO vintages, and have been stored in a temperature and humidity-controlled home cellar until being brought to auction.
The score for 2002 Domaine Michel Lafarge Volnay Clos du Chateau des Ducs Premier Cru is 92 from Burghound, Allen Meadows and the tasting note - There is now a trace of secondary to the mildly earthy yet attractively elegant red berry fruit aromas that display hints of underbrush and crushed dried herb. Initially this was very tight, indeed to the point that I would strong advise decanting it though with air the mid-palate fleshes out to reveal the same fine depth as the nose, all wrapped in a detailed, intense, driving and discreetly mineral-infused finish that delivers excellent length. This is lovely stuff that has just a bit of the '02 acidity present on the backend but overall, I quite like this. As to current drinkability, it's approachable now if you're willing to allow for 1 to 2 hours of air but I personally would allow another 3 to 5 years of bottle age. Tasted several times with consistent notes. Additional scores for the wine in this lot - Vinous 96 points .